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You came along with your blue eyes,
And you knew how to work the cameras.
Already, you had so much personality,
So much presence, so much chemistry.
You were the showman before the show had even started.
Showman, you stole the show at the Live Aid.
Soon, all the girls would want to dance with you,
From a dream to a tear, all because of you.
You came back from Ethiopia with a mission.
You had to tell the world of your intention.
You were not going to take any crap.
It was you, after all, Irishman, who put Ireland on the map.
Defending the less fortunate, always on the frontline.
Speaking up so loud, you never got tired.
Always, you took the blame.
Always, you ran to the streets with no name.
So many doors got slammed to your face.
When it started, some thought you wouldn’t pass the test.
You started with nothing; she even had to pay the rent.
If the landlady had the key, it was the key to the genius in your head.
I remember the long hair back in the 80s.
The girls wanted to be picked on stage for the thrills.
So many years have passed and I have been a fan for all this time.
So many songs I have heard and still I am stuck on that rhyme.
You have done so much for this world, my dear.
Yet there is so much work that is unfinished.
You are 60, and I remember when love came to town.
And still we have never met, so why don’t you let me in the sound?
My activist, you used to sing well, but now you sing even better.
Just stay off that bicycle, you must live on forever.
Don’t fade away, we need more elevation,
And don’t forget my invitation to your radio station.
So it’s your big day, Fly man.
Have you figured out TikTok yet, or Zoom?
Just like all of us, are you stuck at home?
Will the good wishes be delivered by a drone?
I wish you nothing but the very best: be happy, be healthy, be the one.
Make us dream for a better world, make us dream out loud.
Take good care of yourself, and stay away from that virus shit.
Might as well write some songs, if there’s nothing on Netflix.
Let’s meet up some day, my MacPhisto.
In the meantime, here’s to you… Happy birthday, dear Bono.

What time is it in the world? It's Showtime!
Not a very professional photo but I like it. The Showman "singin' in the rain" during the second night in Zurich in 2010. A very special night for me.
Thank you so much!! ❤️

Irish rock band U2 is contributing €10 million for the sourcing and purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supports to help combat Covid-19 in Ireland, and support frontline healthcare workers.
The first part of the shipment arrived yesterday.
The large consignment of medical supplies arrived at Dublin Airport after a collaboration between a number of private and public companies.
Eleven days ago, Irish aircraft leasing company Avolon offered one of its planes to the Health Service Executive. Yesterday, it delivered the large cargo, including 40 ventilators.
Touching down at the airport with a cargo-load of medical supplies from China, Avolon re-routed the plane which was due to travel from Beijing to France.
"This entire project was conceived and executed in just ten days," said Emmet Moloney of Avolon. "We want to support the remarkable people on the front lines of our healthcare services. Avolon is an Irish company. We're proud and privileged to play our part in that."
Avolon said it is confident the supplies are of the highest quality available.
"We're talking 40 ventilators, approximately 60,000 goggles, 20,0000 face masks - which are the type of masks required in the ICU settings - also over a million disposable gloves, so it's a significant amount of equipment," said Dr Niall Mulvihill, a consultant cardiologist.
"To the best of our knowledge it's all been quality assured but obviously we'll have to check it on arrival."
Paddy Mallon, Professor of Microbial Diseases at UCD, added: "It's fabulous seeing the innovation the Irish diaspora is using to try to get these supplies back into the country.
"They've been vitally useful to us on the front line in terms of the frontline services within our Covid emergency department pathway, as well as helping us to take care of the people on the wards here, a lot of whom are in the process of recovering from the infection. It's really welcome."
The delivery was a collaboration between Avolon, Cork company PCH, the HSE, the IDA and the Irish Embassy in China.
In a statement yesterday, the HSE said many supply partners are working extremely hard to meet its requirements in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
"While the HSE cannot comment on any individual transaction, all products procured are checked to ensure they meet the highest international standards before being transported. Products received into our warehouse are inspected prior to delivery to hospitals and nursing homes across the country," the statement added.
https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0408/1129416-ppe-supplies/

Assago Forum, Milan 16-10-2018
Final day in Milan, after 4 wonderful nights and a great week... in the name of U2!!
"Hi Adam!" is all I was able to say... silly me!
Thank you Adam
For your human touch and for your artistic touch in everything you do!